Digital Banking

Digital Banking
Today In Digital-First Banking: Banque de France Completes CBDC Pilot; New PPP Extends $5 Billion...
January 20, 2021

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Banque de France has completed its central bank digital currency (CBDC) test, while roughly 60,000 loans were distributed during the first week of the reopened Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Plus, Goldman Sachs’ CEO says he doesn’t believe the present...

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New Study: Static Web Content Bad For Account Holder Engagement
January 19, 2021

There’s a reason that bank apps and websites ask, “was this information helpful?” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Goldman Sachs Taps Marqeta To Fuel Marcus Checking; X1 Card Notches...
January 14, 2021

In today’s top digital-first banking news, Goldman Sachs has selected FinTech startup Marqeta to power digital checking accounts for Marcus, while California credit card startup X1 notched $12 million in a funding round headed up by Spark Capital. Plus, the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book report...

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Marqeta Teams With Goldman Sachs To Power Marcus Checking
January 14, 2021

FinTech startup Marqeta has been tapped by Goldman Sachs to power digital checking accounts for Marcus. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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NEW DATA: Relevance Test: Majority Of Consumers Find Bank Web Content Lacking
January 14, 2021

Since the onset of the pandemic, banking activities like opening new accounts and applying for loans are now being done virtually to socially distance and help curb the spread of the virus. This means consumers are turning more to digital tools, but unlocking and embracing...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Sea Purchases Indonesian Bank BKE; PSCU Extends Partnership With Fiserv
January 13, 2021

In today’s top digital-first banking news, Singapore tech startup Sea has reportedly bought Indonesia’s PT Bank Kesejahteraan Ekonomi (Bank BKE), while credit union service organization (CUSO) PSCU has lengthened its payment processing collaboration with Fiserv. Plus, Vietnam’s MoMo has notched $100 million from a collection...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Revolut Seeks UK Financial Services License; Capital One Joins Fiserv’s MoneyPass...
January 11, 2021

In today’s top digital-first banking news, British challenger bank Revolut is seeking a U.K. financial services license, while Capital One has agreed to join Fiserv’s surcharge-free MoneyPass ATM network. Plus, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand revealed on Sunday (Jan. 10) that it had been...

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Neobank Revolut Applies For UK Financial Services License 
January 11, 2021

British challenger bank Revolut has submitted a banking license application to the U.K. Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: BBVA To Close Simple Bank; Stimulus Debit Cards Mailed To 8...
January 08, 2021

In today’s top digital-first banking news, clients of BBVA subsidiary Simple Bank are reportedly getting emails telling them that Simple is closing and the intent is to move them to BBVA, while the Treasury Department announced that stimulus Visa debit cards are being mailed to...